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Rome Prati Neighborhood Guide: My Top Local Recommendations.

by Giulia Blocal 29 July 2025

Ever since I joined the house swap platform HomeExchange, guests staying at my apartment in the Prati neighborhood of Rome have been asking for local …
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Street Art in Rome: A Guide to Ephemeral Art in Italy’s Eternal City

by Giulia Blocal 28 December 2022

Street art might not last as long as Rome’s famous art masterpieces but, as the most significant global art movement of our time, the legacy …
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How to Spend a Summer in Rome Like a Local

by Giulia Blocal 13 July 2018

“Your inbox will never be empty.” I don’t remember where I read this, but it definitely came across my mind several times since when I …
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Five restaurants in Rome that I’ve recently fallen in love with

by Giulia Blocal 11 December 2015

You guys should know by now that when me and my foodie friend Elena meet up again, an ‘Eating Out’ blogpost is coming. So, after …
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Why you should include Prati into your Rome’s must-see neighborhoods list (at least in August)

by Giulia Blocal 24 August 2014

I am a big fan of spending August in Rome: this is the only period when the town slows down, and you can enjoy a …

Giulia 'BLocal' Riva

Ciao, my name is Giulia. I’m a writer specialised in street art and graffiti. Since 2011 I’ve been running this independent street art blog, which has been the media partner of major street art festivals across Europe. I was the Communication & Content Manager of Amsterdam’s STRAAT Museum and now I’m a freelance writer and content creator based in Rome. I work with creative enterprises and museums, and my writing has been published in street art catalogues and art publications. I also write "Beyond the Walls", a monthly newsletter of editorials and critical insights into the world of urban art, and in 2024 I launched the book series "As Seen on the Streets of…," an independent publishing project that captures the cities shaping the global street art movement through my personal experiences, in-depth research, and the voices of local street artists.

Prati

Rome Prati Neighborhood Guide: My Top Local Recommendations.

Street Art in Rome: A Guide to Ephemeral Art in Italy’s Eternal City

How to Spend a Summer in Rome Like a Local

Five restaurants in Rome that I’ve recently fallen in love with

Why you should include Prati into your Rome’s must-see neighborhoods list (at least in August)